SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 184
In Memory
of
Richard Reese Wenneker
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Boy Scout leader Richard Reese Wenneker,
who died in August of 2010 at the age of 54; and
WHEREAS, Richard Wenneker was born August 2, 1956, in
Tulsa, Oklahoma; he joined the Cub Scouts when he was eight years
old and earned his Eagle Badge when he was 17; he was admitted to
the Order of the Arrow and was awarded the Vigil Honor for his
exemplary service to his community and to Scouting; and
WHEREAS, Highly experienced in rugged backpack camping, he
attended five high adventure wilderness camps and served for five
years as a youth summer camp counselor in Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS, Rich was a dedicated adult Scout leader who lived
his life faithful to the Scout oath; he loved life and learning
and cared deeply about preserving natural resources and the
environment; he was an inspirational leader and had a positive
influence on the lives of many young men, including his three
sons, who were actively involved in the Scouting program; and
WHEREAS, Rich Wenneker was devoted to his wife of 26 years,
Sonja; his sons, Adam, Corey, and Jacob; his mother, Shirley
Reese Wenneker; and his brother and sister, Phil Wenneker and
Lori Thompson; he was a faithful member of the First United
Methodist Church of Grapevine; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Richard Reese
Wenneker and extend sincere condolences to his family; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Richard Reese Wenneker.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 7, 2011, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate